Green Globe Certification is proud to announce its new International Standard for Sustainable Tourism V1.7. The new standard has taken over six months to complete and is a significant update to all previous versions with 100 new indicators across six newly developed criteria.

BTN reporting LIVE from ITB Berlin 2014: ITB Berlin – the world’s leading travel trade show – has opened its doors in Berlin, Germany. Green Globe Certification CEO, Mr. Guido Bauer, will be available at this powerful and unique show to introduce certified members from around the world, Membership benefits, sustainable management standards, and the Green Globe e-learning tool.

Movenpick Hotel Mactan Island Cebu made the difference between talking about sustainability and having sustainability certified by an independent third party against an international standard. The hotel has scored in the top 15% of all Green Globe certified hotels worldwide,” said Green Globe CEO Guido Bauer.

Jumeirah Group, the Dubai-based luxury hotel group, and member of Dubai Holding, is delighted to announce that two additional properties have been awarded Green Globe certification for implementing energy-saving measures throughout the hotels.

With a score of 90%, the Sofitel Dubai The Palm Resort&Spa has been awarded the prestigious Green Globe certification, following an extensive sustainability audit conducted by sustainability experts, Farnek Consultancy.

Green Globe Certification associate, the International Tourism Partnership (ITP), has produced a guide to help hoteliers understand human trafficking and forced labor – what it is, how it may affect them and what actions they can take to reduce the risk of trafficking in their businesses.

Good news for those seeking access to hotels and resorts, attractions, cruise ships, and meeting facilities that meet the highest level of sustainable management and operation: Green Globe Certification recently updated their App – the only mobile application of its kind for Apple and Android!

Green Globe has confirmed certification of the JA Jebel Ali Golf Resort in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Over the past few years this luxury resort has demonstrated leadership and innovation in the fields of operational efficiency and globally responsible practices on multiple levels.

Green Globe announces re-certification of the Congress Center Leipzig in Leipzig, Germany. This award-winning event venue has demonstrated commitment to corporate social responsibility for years – and with visible success! True to their motto, “Growing in Balance,” the entire Leipzig Trade Fair group aims to create a new balance between economic growth and responsibility for the environment and the community.

Green Globe member the Darmstadtium can look back to a successful year 2012. The momentum gained last year has been carried into the New Year, and the first quarter of 2013 shows a great surplus in sales.